Intro to networks
The first course in the CCNA curriculum introduces the architectures, models, protocols, and networking elements that connect users, devices, applications and data through the Internet and across modern computer networks – including IP addressing and Ethernet fundamentals.
By the end of the course, students can build simple local area networks (LAN) that integrate IP addressing schemes, foundational network security, and perform basic configurations for routers and switches.
Learning Components
Overview
17 Modules
70 Hours
24 Hands on Labs
Certificate of Completion
Module Objectives
Control Traffic & Redundancy
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Networks Today |
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Basic switch and End Device Configuraiton |
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Protocol Models |
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Physical Layer |
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Number System |
Advanced Path
Scale & Secure Enterprise BGP
Handle large sites, avoid full-mesh issues, and add security/policy depth for global enterprises.
- Route Reflectors & Cluster Design (Scaling iBGP)
- Confederations for Large Enterprises
- BGP Peer Groups & Templates
- Maximum Prefix & Dampening
- BGP Authentication (MD5/TCP-AO)
- TTL Security & GTSM
- Route Leaking & Policy for MPLS/VPN Integration
- Advanced Convergence (BFD for BGP, Fast External Fallover)